Jordan Maassen - Lashley Land and Recreational Brokers

06/18/2026

Two pivot farms. Same county. Same certified irrigated acre count. One sold for $2,200/acre more than the other.

The difference wasn't the equipment. It was the water rights underneath.

Buyers tell us all the time that irrigated ground is irrigated ground. We get why it looks that way from a listing photo. A pivot is a pivot. But what actually drives per-acre value is the stack underneath the sprinkler: groundwater CIA allocation, surface water rights, NRD district rules, and soil class. Change any one of those, and you're looking at a different investment.

A 2002 Zimmatic sitting on Class I Duroc loam with surface and ground water rights will outperform a brand-new pivot on Class III soils with a restricted groundwater allocation. Every time. The iron above the ground is the cheapest part of the equation.

Our Deuel County Big Springs Pivots listing is a good example. The value there is built on 80% Class II soils, dual CIA groundwater rights, and Western Canal surface water rights working together. Pull out any one of those layers and the price moves significantly.

If you're looking at irrigated ground this year, whether you're buying, selling, or just trying to understand what your neighbor's place is really worth, ask about the water before you ask about the pivot. Happy to walk through the details of any property with you. 🌽

06/17/2026

The Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte was the world's first spectator rodeo. Buffalo Bill Cody himself founded it as "The Old Glory Blowout" on July 4, 1882, and that single event grew into his legendary Wild West Show that toured the world.

144 years later, it's still packing the grandstands at Wild West Arena. The Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee was inducted into the PRCA Hall of Fame in 2008, cementing North Platte's place as the birthplace of rodeo.

Four nights of PRCA action run June 17-20 as part of NEBRASKAland Days. Bull riding, ba****ck, steer wrestling, barrel racing, tie-down roping. The best cowboys and cowgirls in the country competing in the town where it all started.

Events like this are a big part of why North Platte and the surrounding ranch country feel like home. They support local businesses, honor our agricultural heritage, and bring buyers, sellers, and neighbors together in the same grandstand.

If you're in town for the rodeo and want to talk Nebraska land while you're here, give us a call at 308-530-8463. We'd love to meet up.

See you at the arena 🤠

06/16/2026

A private 12-acre stocked lake. 244+/- acres of adjoining public walk-in hunting. A trail system that's ready to ride the day you close.

Most buyers never think to ask about any of these until after the deal is done.

When folks shop recreational land in Nebraska, the conversation usually starts with acreage and price. But the three things that actually make a property worth owning are water quality, habitat setup, and what sits on the other side of your fence line.

We broke it down in the slides 👉 here's what experienced buyers check first, and why it can be the difference between a good deal and a great one.

Thinking about buying recreational ground this year? Send us a message. We'll help you ask the right questions before you ever schedule a showing. 🌲

View the full listing: https://lashleyland.com/nebraska-land-for-sale/112-acres-maxwell-lake-retreat-and-hunting/

06/16/2026

A 592-acre game reserve on the South Platte is listed at roughly $5,060 per acre. A 690-acre river ranch on the Middle Loup recently traded closer to $2,174 per acre.

Same Nebraska landscape. Completely different investment logic.

Farmland pays you to own it. Cash rent or crop share leases produce predictable annual income tied to commodity markets, and value tracks soil class, water, and productivity. If you want a working asset with a measurable yield, that's the lane.

Recreational land pays you differently. The return shows up as whitetail seasons with your kids, privacy you can't buy back later, and long-term appreciation driven by scarcity. Hunting leases can offset costs, but the real value is experience and legacy.

Neither is the "right" answer. We have buyers who want a cash-renting quarter section in the Platte Valley, and buyers who want timber, water, and a cabin in the Sandhills. Both are smart. They're just solving for different things.

Before you start looking, get honest about one question: are you buying for yield, or are you buying for the experience? The answer narrows the search fast.

Happy to walk through current listings in either category. Give us a call.

06/15/2026

Check out the video for the Big Springs Pivots!

https://lashleyland.com/nebraska-land-for-sale/248-acres-deuel-coun...

06/10/2026

🌾❗️❗️❗️ NEW FARM LISTING❗️❗️❗️ | Big Springs, Nebraska 🌾

248± acres of highly productive irrigated farmland in the South Platte River Valley!

✅ 214.63± certified irrigated acres
✅ Two Zimmatic pivots (2002 & 2012)
✅ 80% Class II & 20% Class I soils
✅ Surface water rights via Western Canal
✅ Excellent road access
✅ Strong income potential with 2026 crop-share lease
✅ Room for grain bins, farm headquarters, or a future home site

Quality pivot farms with both groundwater and surface water rights don't come available often. Conveniently located near multiple grain elevators for efficient harvest logistics.

📍 Big Springs, NE | Deuel County

📞 Call Jordan Maassen for more information or visit LashleyLand.com



https://lashleyland.com/nebraska-land-for-sale/248-acres-deuel-county-big-springs-pivots/

2 pivot systems: 2002 7-tower Zimmatic & 2012 7-tower Zimmatic both have electric motors. Soils: 80% Class II Chappell-Alice-Broadwater Complex & 20% Class I Duroc loam High quality pivot soils. South Platte River Valley South of Big Springs. Excellent opportunity to purchase quality pivots with bot...

05/27/2026

If you're looking for a quality irrigated farm, check this one out!

05/19/2026

🔥 RV Park Investment Opportunity | Trenton, Nebraska 🔥

💥 Immediate Cash Flow + Proven Demand + Huge Upside 💥

R.Via Retreat is a recently stabilized, RV park just minutes from Swanson Reservoir—one of southwest Nebraska’s top recreational destinations. Demand is proven, infrastructure is in place, and the next owner steps into day-one income with room to grow.

🏕️ Property Highlights:
✔️ 10 oversized RV sites (55’ x 84’)
✔️ 30 & 50 amp service at every site
✔️ Private well + dual septic systems
✔️ 2 carports
✔️ Permits in place for 3 cabins
✔️ Additional land for future expansion

📈 Numbers That Stand Out:
• Current rents: $650–$700/month
• 💰 ~$74,700 NOI at full capacity
• 📊 ~19.9% Cap Rate
• 🚀 Upside to ~$750/month rents = ~22.7% Cap

🌎 Strong Demand Drivers:
• Swanson Reservoir recreation (boating, fishing, hunting)
• Seasonal tourism + weekend traffic
• Workforce housing: contractors, ag crews, medical professionals

This is the kind of deal investors look for:
👉 Stabilized asset with value-add upside
👉 Low overhead, high yield
👉 Expansion potential already in place

📍 5–10 min to Swanson Reservoir
📍 30 miles to McCook

💥 Turnkey income + growth potential all in one.

📞 Call Jordan Maassen
🌐 LashleyLand.com



https://lashleyland.com/nebraska-land-for-sale/r-via-retreat-swanson-reservoir/

RV Park Investment Opportunity Trenton, Nebraska Executive Summary R.Via Retreat presents a compelling value-add RV park investment opportunity in southwest Nebraska, now demonstrating proven demand and full occupancy with immediate cash flow. While the property does not have a long operating histor...

05/13/2026

❗️❗️❗️NEW DEVELOPMENT LISTING❗️❗️❗️

🔥 Prime Development Land | North Platte, NE | 60± & 239± Acres Available 🔥

Two outstanding opportunities positioned directly in the path of North Platte’s growth! Located near State Farm Road, Menards, Walmart Distribution, and the rapidly expanding Iron Trail Industrial Park—home to Amazon, Coors Distributing, and more.

🚧 North Platte is expanding fast—secure your position now.

60± Acres:
✔️ 57.07 Certified Irrigated Acres (TPNRD)
✔️ Well Reg: G-003980
✔️ Excellent access
✔️ Strong commercial/development potential

239± Acres:
✔️ Paved road access
✔️ Morton steel building
✔️ Domestic/livestock well
✔️ Mature trees & wind protection
✔️ Canyon pasture + incredible views
✔️ Ideal for development, acreage, or hobby ranch

Whether you’re looking for a high-growth investment, development ground, or a lifestyle property with upside—these tracts offer location, scale, and opportunity.

💥 Buy one or both—opportunities like this don’t come around often.

📈 Get ahead of North Platte’s expansion.

📞 Call Jordan Maassen
🌐 LashleyLand.com



https://lashleyland.com/nebraska-land-for-sale/299-acres-lincoln-county-east-state-farm-development/

This property is available as a whole and as two separate parcels: East State Farm Development Parcel 1 Price: $1,950,000 | Acres: 60± | 57.07 Certified Irrigated Acres Twin Platte NRD Prime Development Opportunity | North Platte, Nebraska This is a rare opportunity to acquire approximately 60 acre...

05/12/2026

❗️❗️❗️NEW RECREATIONAL LISTING❗️❗️❗️

🔥 Private Lake Retreat + Hunting Paradise | Near Maxwell, NE 🌅
This is the one everyone waits for…
✔️ 12± acre stocked lake – fish, swim, kayak, or cruise on jet skis
✔️ Excellent fishing – bass, bluegill & more in your own private water
✔️ Incredible views from a sandhill overlooking the lake
✔️ Trail system throughout – perfect for side-by-sides
✔️ Power at the lake – ready for camping & weekend getaways
🌲 Strong deer & turkey habitat with cleared areas for food plots
🦌 BONUS: Borders 244± acres of walk-in public hunting land (Platte River Basin Environments) – expands your hunting footprint in a big way
Properties like this—with a lake, hunting, and privacy—rarely hit the market.
📍 Just SW of Maxwell, Nebraska
📞 Showings by appointment only
Call Jordan Maassen or check out my agent page at LashleyLand.com


https://lashleyland.com/nebraska-land-for-sale/112-acres-maxwell-lake-retreat-and-hunting/

Private Lake Retreat and Premier Hunting Property Maxwell, Nebraska | Lincoln County | 112+/- acres Welcome to your own private paradise, an exceptional recreational retreat located just southwest of Maxwell, Nebraska. This one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, an...